---
title: "Get the unlock key"
method: GET
path: "/swarm/unlockkey"
tags: ["Swarm"]
---

# Get the unlock key

`GET /swarm/unlockkey`

## Response `200`

no error

- object
  - `UnlockKey` string — The swarm's unlock key.

## Other responses

- `500` — server error
- `503` — node is not part of a swarm

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